Exercise makes you cry like a baby!

How many times have you been working out, generally under pressure from someone else, and felt like you were about to have a breakdown? Maybe it translates as crying like a baby or moodiness, maybe you get a temper, maybe you just shut down....Either way, this is your bodies emotional response to being pushed to your mental and physical limit. Personally, as embarrassing as it … [Read more...]

results YOU WANT!!!

I really wanted to title this results YOU want, and results you WANT....putting emphasis on both. But instead, it sounds like Im yelling at you. Anyway, I have been thinking about various types of fitness facilities lately and what makes them successful and growing or failing and going out of business. I have no answer to my own questions, but it made me start looking around … [Read more...]

Those New Year’s Resolution

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  I still can’t believe that we are already in the New Year and with that being said all those New Year’s resolution that I have put out on the table for myself to complete this year! It can always be a little daunting setting New Year’s resolution but here are a few guidelines that have helped me in the past achieve my yearly goals: 1. Set intentions, not “musts.”- Sometimes … [Read more...]

Partner Exercises

Nothing brings a couple together like having some hobby, game or activity to enjoy together – and choosing a fitness-based activity to do together can help you rely on your partner as motivation and encouragement to get an amazing body. If you want to get fit with your partner, you could certainly join a gym together, try out an indoor soccer or volleyball league, sign up for group class like … [Read more...]

The reason I dont work out….

punch laziness

You ever find yourself excited about going to the gym and working out? Excited and motivated to reach your goals? Yet, when you try to act, it feels like your body and your brain are giving each other evil looks and the silent treatment? Your not alone. I personally have recently been taken out of my comfortable place in the world and hurled into unknown territory full of far to many waking … [Read more...]

Have a Healthy Super Bowl!

Every February, we sit around the television to have our eyes glued on the screen to watch the epic battle known as the Super Bowl. It is tradition to have dips and chips, buffalo wings, pizza, and many more foods that are traditionally high in fat and calories. Yet, just because these traditional foods are fattening, doesn't mean there is nothing you can do to cut those calories. I looked up … [Read more...]

Open House and Member Appreciation day! February 18th

Make sure to make plans to attend the HIT Centers Open House, Saturday, Feb. 18th. You, your friends, and your family are all welcome! There will be special events and plenty of helpful information available. Hours: 8am – 1:00pm Events: 9:00am Youth Sports Performance Ages 11-14 Kick-off for our new program that improves speed, agility, and sports skills. Space limited to … [Read more...]

OPEN HOUSE! Saturday Feb. 18th

Make sure to make plans to attend the HIT Centers Open House, Saturday, Feb. 18th. You, your friends, and family are welcome. There will be special events and plenty of helpful information available. Hours: 8am - 1:00pm Events: 9:00am Youth Sports Performance Ages 11-4 Kick-off for our new program that improves speed, agility, and sports skills. Space limited … [Read more...]

MMMMM Crossfit Hateraid!

Kenny Powers

So, it seems the internet has been sipping on some Crossfit hateraid lately and Im having a little trouble figuring out why? My initial response was that trainers that dont train or believe in Crossfit are all bent up about the recent commercials for it and "the sport of fitness." This is my first response to Crossfit commercials.....thanks Kenny. My second response to Crossfit … [Read more...]

What are you….?

fatstomach

Your life is busy. You probably dont have time to make healthy meals, let alone get a worth while workout in! You have kids and you probably have to take them to soccer practice. Your minivan probably looks like a McDonalds garbage can. After your long day of work you probably just want to sit down and have some family time. Your dog doesnt really want to go on a walk, he would rather sit down … [Read more...]